Significado
Patience leads to success.
Contexto cultural
The dervish is a central figure in Turkish mysticism. Their life is defined by 'Sabır' (patience) and 'Şükür' (gratitude). This proverb is a secularized version of a deep spiritual path. Despite the fast-paced nature of modern business, Turkish managers often value 'sebat' (persistence). Using this proverb in a meeting can signal that you are a stable and reliable partner. Turkish parents use proverbs extensively to instill values. 'Sabır' is taught early as a way to manage emotions and expectations. In many Turkish folk tales (Masal), the hero must wait for years or perform difficult tasks before marrying the princess (reaching their 'Murat').
Use it for big goals
Reserve this for significant achievements like graduations, weddings, or long-term projects to sound more natural.
Don't change the words
Proverbs are fixed. If you say 'Sabreden çocuk muradına ermiş,' it will sound like a joke or a mistake.
Significado
Patience leads to success.
Use it for big goals
Reserve this for significant achievements like graduations, weddings, or long-term projects to sound more natural.
Don't change the words
Proverbs are fixed. If you say 'Sabreden çocuk muradına ermiş,' it will sound like a joke or a mistake.
The 'Murat' connection
If you meet someone named Murat, you can jokingly mention this proverb, but only if you are close friends!
Teste-se
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
Sabreden ______ muradına ermiş.
The standard form of the proverb uses 'derviş' to represent a wise, patient person.
Which situation is most appropriate for this proverb?
A friend is frustrated because they haven't learned to play the piano perfectly after only two weeks.
This proverb is used to encourage patience during a long learning process.
Match the words to their meanings in the proverb.
1. Sabreden, 2. Murat, 3. Ermiş
Understanding the components helps in memorizing the whole phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Bu projeyi bitirmek aylar sürecek!' Mehmet: 'Üzülme Ayşe, ______.'
Mehmet is encouraging Ayşe to be patient with her long project.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosSabreden ______ muradına ermiş.
The standard form of the proverb uses 'derviş' to represent a wise, patient person.
A friend is frustrated because they haven't learned to play the piano perfectly after only two weeks.
This proverb is used to encourage patience during a long learning process.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Understanding the components helps in memorizing the whole phrase.
Ayşe: 'Bu projeyi bitirmek aylar sürecek!' Mehmet: 'Üzülme Ayşe, ______.'
Mehmet is encouraging Ayşe to be patient with her long project.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt has religious origins (Sufism), but today it is used by everyone in Turkey, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Yes, if you are encouraging a client or partner during a long process, it adds a nice touch of local wisdom.
It means to reach, to attain, or to ripen. It implies a journey that has come to a successful end.
People sometimes just say 'Sabır...' and leave the rest to the listener's imagination.
Because dervishes were the ultimate symbols of patience and spiritual endurance in history.
No, 'Murat' always implies a positive, desired outcome.
Extremely. It is one of the top 5 most recognized proverbs in Turkey.
It's like the sound you make when you are thinking 'uhhh...', but shorter and at the back of your throat.
Yes! You can say 'Sabreden derviş muradına ermiş, ben de ereceğim' (I will also reach my goal).
'Acele işe şeytan karışır' (Haste makes waste) is the most common opposite.
Frases relacionadas
Sabır selamettir
synonymPatience is safety.
Acele işe şeytan karışır
contrastThe devil interferes in hurried work.
Sabırla koruk helva olur
similarWith patience, sour grapes become sweet halva.
Muradına ermek
builds onTo reach one's goal/To marry.
